The winter is coming and so is the period of colds and flu. Prepare yourself by making this immunity-boosting tea.
According to many nutritionists, ginger belongs to the group of superfoods. This plant is able to improve immunity, enhance digestion, and limit and eliminate inflammation.
Ginger is rich in a few essential oils that are responsible for the unique flavor and aroma of this plant. The three most important ones are shogaols, zingerone, and gingerols. These essential oils have strong anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic, and antifungal properties. In addition, the ginger root supports proper digestion, heals asthma, improves immunity, soothes pain, preserves cardiovascular health, and provides many other health benefits.
The Benefits of Drinking Ginger Tea
Many people can confirm that ginger is an extremely efficient natural remedy for those suffering from flu, headaches, common cold. It also provides comfort in cases of sore muscles.
Since ginger contains some very rare substances, it has the ability to block pain in a natural way by stopping prostaglandins to trigger an inflammatory response in the system.
Drinking ginger tea on a regular basis will definitely strengthen the immune system. This tea is rich in antioxidants that improve immunity and aid the elimination of infections.
Only a single cup of tea a day will significantly reduce the risk of experiencing stroke because ginger aids in the dissolution of fat deposits that clog arteries.
It is good to mention that ginger has warming properties too which means that it also improves blood flow. When the blood circulation is optimized this means that the cells all over the body get the optimal amount of oxygen, minerals, and vitamins which ultimately leads to better overall health.
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Ginger tea supports the elimination of viruses that result in cold sores, common colds, and flu.
Ginger is able to eliminate ¾ of lung cancer cells in living organisms. A recent scientific study has confirmed that ginger extract is lethal to lung cancer cells. In addition, this extract comes with metabolites that are even more efficient. Scientists have analyzed the reaction of 6-gingerol (a powerful anti-cancer substance found in ginger). Once it entered the body (cancer cells) it turned into 6-gingerol and eliminated about 75% of these lung cancer cells.
A few other studies have confirmed the great potential of ginger extracts against other types of cancer like pancreatic cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and leukemia and the latest study we have mentioned has revealed part of the fighting mechanism of this extract. In addition, a clinical trial confirmed that ginger can improve sensitivity to insulin and stabilize insulin levels in diabetics. Finally, another scientific study showed that ginger can improve cognitive functions and memory in women.
How to Make Tasty Ginger Tea
Ingredients:
- One cup of water;
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground turmeric;
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger;
- Unprocessed raw honey;
- Coconut milk (for better taste).
Instructions:
Mix milk and strain tea into one cup. Add some raw honey and enjoy it!
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